noun Common

asshole

as-hohl

Asshole (noun) means a vulgar term for the anus. Example: “The doctor examined the patient's asshole for hemorrhoids.”

noun

A vulgar term for the anus.

"The doctor examined the patient's asshole for hemorrhoids."

A vulgar insult for an unpleasant, selfish, or contemptible person.

"He acted like a total asshole at the party."

How to use asshole

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishA crude word — literally the anus, and as an insult, a very unpleasant or selfish person.

When to use it

Vulgar slang; avoid in formal or polite contexts. British English more often uses "arsehole".

UK vs US

American English favors "asshole"; British English traditionally favors "arsehole", though both are now widely understood.

assholes plural, assholes plural

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A variant of "arsehole", from Middle English ers + hole; the insult sense developed in the 20th century.

Origin: Middle English · First attested 1900

Class of 1900 asshole joined the language around 1900.

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anus jerk or Thesaurus:antonyms of pleasant

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What is the meaning of asshole?

"asshole" (noun) means a vulgar term for the anus.

What is another word for asshole?

Other words for "asshole" include anus, jerk, or Thesaurus:antonyms of pleasant.

What are the different meanings of asshole?

"asshole" has 2 main meanings: 1. A vulgar term for the anus; 2. A vulgar insult for an unpleasant, selfish, or contemptible person.

How do you use asshole in a sentence?

Example: "The doctor examined the patient's asshole for hemorrhoids."

friend hit throw bitch idiot fool humanitarian jerk